Alfonso Cuaron, who directed “Prisoner of Azkaban” is reportedly in “deep in talks” to direct the first movie of the planned “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” trilogy:

There’s nothing official yet, but fans of the film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban may have a big reason to anticipate the new Harry Potter spin-off film, Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them. Reports this morning say that Alfonso CuarÃ³n, fresh off the triumph of Gravity, is readying a return to the Potter franchise. He’s reportedly “deep in talks” to direct the first spin-off film, which is scripted by J.K. Rowling and scheduled for a 2016 release.

You can read more here. Stay close to Leaky for news on whether Cuaron – or another director – takes the helm.